PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

Floristic Survey of the Overton Park Forest This comprehensive plant survey was commissioned by the Park Services division of the City of Memphis and was completed in August of 2009. [Download the 184K PDF]

Sunday, March 23, 2008

While hunting eggs with the kids at the Botanic Garden, I stumbled upon a display showing the Botanic Garden's Master Plan! Yes, a Master Plan right out in the open where people could see it! Crazy, huh?

They are building a new children's garden and thought it might be nice to let visitors know all about it.

The Botanic Garden, like Shelby Farms, shows how a public/private partnership should work.

But to be fair, neither Shelby Farms or the Botanic Gardens has anything to hide.

Meanwhile back at the Memphis Zoo, a friend of ours (also a Zoo member) asked to see the master plan on Thursday and the front desk still did not have a copy to show visitors. Instead she was referred to the Zoo's website.

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OUR PARK

UPCOMING NATURE HIKES

We offer free guided Old Forest nature walks at 10am on the second Saturday and last Sunday of every month, rain or shine. Kids are always welcome. Meet at the east end of Old Forest Lane, near the Overton Bark dog park. Questions? Email Naomi.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Take a hike!
Walk in the woods and savor the beauty of Overton Park. If you're unfamiliar with the Old Forest trails, join CPOP for a free guided nature hike at 10am on the second Saturday and last Sunday of every month, rain or shine, hot or cold. Everyone is welcome.

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If you'd like to help fund our efforts, any donation is appreciated. You can write a check to "Citizens to Preserve Overton Park" and mail to 618 S. Cox, Memphis, TN 38104. Or you can donate securely online with a PayPal account or credit card by clicking this shiny yellow button:

OUR COALITION

We're grateful to these groups for supporting the Old Forest State Natural Area campaign: